In the News: WGC 2026 and Alberta's Premier Danielle Smith

June 2026

Hon. Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta at the Opening Ceremony for the World Geothermal Congress in Calgary, Alberta (Source: wgc2026.com)

With Hon. Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta, opening the World Geothermal Congress in Calgary on June 8, 2026, several news items followed the event.

Alberta’s geothermal potential a hot topic at world conference held in Calgary - CBC News

Calgary hosts global geothermal leaders as Alberta pitches energy strengths - CityNews Calgary

Alberta Premier Outlines Vision for 8 million Barrels Per Day, New Pipelines, Indigenous Ownership, and an “Energy Addition” Strategy - EnergyNow

Watch the Opening Ceremony and Q&A with Danielle Smith here.